The global birth rate is less than half what it was in the 1960s. See where birth rates are highest and lowest.
Somalia had the 3rd-highest birth rate in the world in 2024.
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The World Bank Group collected data on birth rates for every country.
Countries in Africa saw the highest birth rates, while European and Asian countries saw the lowest.
The US ranked 135th worldwide in births per 1,000 people.
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The US birth rate has fluctuated over the years and can be influenced by factors such as economic stability.
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Argentina's birth rate has declined by nearly 40% in the last decade, reaching its lowest level in more than 50 years in 2023.
